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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Katharine Murphy Political editor in Bali

Albanese tells Xi that Australia will stick to its values as he tries to mend China relations

Anthony Albanese meets China’s president, Xi Jinping, for talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali.
Anthony Albanese meets China’s president, Xi Jinping, for talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Anthony Albanese has told the Chinese president Australia will continue to assert its values and principles, but he’s made it clear his government wants to steady the fractured relationship with Beijing and move forward constructively.

Significant steps towards stabilising the relationship after years of open hostility and diplomatic rancour came on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bali, with the first face-to-face meeting between Albanese and Xi Jinping.

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